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Lecture 8 - Spectrum Management
Lecture 8 - Spectrum Management
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Spectrum Management Today
Spectrum Management
The aim of spectrum management is to
ensure the optimal use of the radio
spectrum in civic and economic terms and
to ensure reasonable and fair access to
those who require it.
Trading of spectrum
Wary of over-liberalisation
Issues
Defining the set of rules to govern this
trading market is a hugely complex issue
Standard trading unit
Spectrum division mechanism
Spectrum recall
Usage measurement
Licensee freedom
Dissaggregation
Proposals for Spectrum Trading
In an attempt at creating a technology neutral regulation
system, Ofcom have proposed a two tier rights system –
specific and restrictive
The specific rights may vary across different users of the
spectrum
License holders abide by their specific usage rights
unless they change the use of the spectrum
When a change of use occurs they must abide by the
restrictive usage rights until they generate a new set of
specific rights with the agreement of their neighbouring
spectrum users
The restrictive licences should be such that whatever the
original and new uses are, the neighbours to the
spectrum being traded should not suffer any additional
interference.
Worked Example
Broadcaster A indicates to a 3G operator that they would be willing
to trade part of their spectrum. Were this to happen, the 3G
operator would only be able to use the restrictive spectrum usage
rights. These would be too restrictive to allow the 3G operator to
provide a viable service;
Before entering into detailed negotiation with the seller, the 3G
operator consults with the owners of the neighbouring channels,
who are broadcasters. The 3G operator reaches an agreement in
principle with them that were it to buy broadcaster A’s spectrum it
would abide by certain restrictions on siting base stations and make
compensatory payments of an agreed amount to the other
broadcasters. In return, the other broadcasters would agree on a
new specific property right which would be close to the 3GPP
specification;
The 3G operator builds a business case based on the new specific
spectrum usage rights and compensation payments and decides on
the maximum it will pay broadcaster A for its spectrum. It then re-
enters negotiation with broadcaster A; and
If the business case is viable, the trade proceeds.
Motivation towards Spectrum Trading
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